But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.

I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles, to whom I am sending you

For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have appointed you to be a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”

For I see that you are bitterly envious and in bondage to sin.”

Then he said to me, ‘Go, because I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”

But the man who was unfairly hurting his neighbor pushed Moses aside, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and judge over us?

But stand up and enter the city and you will be told what you must do.”

While Peter was still thinking seriously about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Look! Three men are looking for you.

who will speak a message to you by which you and your entire household will be saved.’

that this promise God has fulfilled to us, their children, by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second psalm, ‘You are my Son; today I have fathered you.’

because you are especially familiar with all the customs and controversial issues of the Jews. Therefore I ask you to listen to me patiently.

while you extend your hand to heal, and to bring about miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Get up and make your own bed!” And immediately he got up.

because I am with you, and no one will assault you to harm you, because I have many people in this city.”

I replied, ‘Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat those in the various synagogues who believed in you.

When I was informed there would be a plot against this man, I sent him to you at once, also ordering his accusers to state their charges against him before you.

As Paul was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed loudly, “You have lost your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!”

and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul! You must stand before Caesar, and God has graciously granted you the safety of all who are sailing with you.’

But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back for yourself part of the proceeds from the sale of the land?

Peter then told her, “Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!”